Discussion

Short Ribs - Sides?

i made a very simple yet delicious short rib recipe last night which was provided from a past chowhound thread (Thanks to Fidelixi).

I am having a dinner party next weekend and want to serve the same dish, and am in the proces of putting the rest of the menu together. What is a nice side to compliment the ribs? We had steamed green beans last night which were nice. How bout a starch? I imagine mashed potatoes? We were also discussing individual ramican's of high-end mac&cheese? Any ideas are appreciated.

Also, an idea for appetizer and appropriate salad would be great! Thanks!

Although there was a phase when it seemed like all rest. were doing this, I made wasabi mashed potatoes for the first time at home the other night to accompany steak.

OMG, it was so heavenly that I was practically licking up my plate and the cooking pot. It was so easy--just made my usual version of boiled Russets, salt, cream/milk, butter and threw in some Wasabi powder to taste that I purchased from an Asian market.

I have had a lot of shortribs lately as I have found a reliable source of USDA choice ribs at $1.50/lb.

I will generally serve them over a wild rice blend with a green vegetable medley of broccoli and cauliflower and maybe carrots.

If they cut across the bone, I usually prepare them Hawaiian style and serve them with a good macaroni and potato salad. (Don't ask me why that combination but I had it in Hawaii and it really works well.